Photos

2011-12 NHL season

Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick makes an unconventional save during the first period against Calgary. Quick and the Kings lost the low-scoring affair to the Flames.

New York goalie Kevin Poulin (60) stops a shot against Carolina during the first period of their game in Uniondale, N.Y.. Poulin had 36 saves as the Islanders slipped past the Hurricanes.

Philadelphia goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (35) makes a save against Pittsburgh left wing Chris Kunitz (14) during the third period of their game at the Wells Fargo Center.

Phoenix players and its fans celebrate after Radim Vrbata scored the game-winning goal against Dallas in overtime.

Minnesota goalie Josh Harding regroups as St. Louis fans celebrate a goal by Vladimir Sobotka in the third period. Harding got little help as the Wild were shut out.

Chicago's Jimmy Hayes, left, and Columbus' Derek MacKenzie fight during the second period of their game.

Panthers goalie Jose Theodore ducks out of the way from a shot from the Washington Capitals during the third period of their game Friday. Theodore made 39 saves against his former team but was saddled with the loss.

Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta (36) collides with Canadiens goalie Carey Price during the third period of their Friday game. Price made 27 saves as his team escaped with a shootout win.

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur gets turned around while making a save against the Anaheim Ducks during their Friday matchup. Brodeur made 36 saves to earn his 19th win of the season.

Andew Ladd, right, of the Winnipeg Jets and Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins fight for the puck against the boards, while the referee takes a seat in front of the bench in an attempt to get out of the way.

Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) takes control of the puck against Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla (12) during the first period of the NHL hockey game in Dallas on Thursday. The Stars won 3-2 in overtime.

St. Louis Blues' Andy McDonald (10) scores a goal as he lifts the puck past New York Islanders goalie Al Montoya (35) in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday in St. Louis. The Blues beat the Islanders 5-1.

Philadelphia Flyers center Maxime Talbot (27) reacts after colliding with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers (57) in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Flyers beat the Sabres 7-2.

John Scott (32) of the Chicago Blackhawks stands over John Mitchell (34) of the New York Rangers after checking him into the boards at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Blackhawks ended a nine game losing streak and beat the eastern conference-leading Rangers 4-2.

Boston goalie Tim Thomas, left, gloves the puck as Montreal's Scott Gomez looks for a rebound during the second period at the Bell Centre.

Ottawa left wing Zack Smith (15) and Florida right wing Matt Bradley fight during the second period at the BankAtlantic Center.

Colorado goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere prepares for the Avalanche's game against Vancouver.

New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen flies into the net after getting tangled up with the Jets' Mark Stuart during the third period of their game in Winnipeg.

Columbus center Mark Letestu (17) jumps on the back of St. Louis defenseman Barret Jackman in an effort to get the puck during the second period of their game.

Chicago goalie Ray Emery gets beat by a shot in the third period of his game against Nashville. Emery only stopped 16 shots as the Blackhawks lost their ninth in a row.

New York wingers Ryan Callahan, right, and Carl Hagelin team up to fight Boston right wing Rich Peverley in the second period of their game.

New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur makes another in a long line of glove saves during the club's game against Buffalo. Brodeur got career win No. 643 in the process.

Washington goalie Braeden Holtby makes a save on San Jose right wing Tommy Wingels (57) in the first period at Verizon Center in D.C.

Carolina center Jeff Skinner (53) is checked by Montreal defenseman Hal Gill during the second period at the Bell Center in Montreal.

Philadelphia center Maxime Talbot, left, sends a shot past Detroit goalie Joey MacDonald during the second period at Joe Louis Arena. MacDonald and the Red Wings would have the final say en route to winning their record-tying 20th consecutive home game.

San Jose center Joe Thornton, left, looks back after checking St. Louis defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) during the third period at the Scottrade Center. Pietrangelo had two goals and an assist to help the Blues beat the Sharks. St. Louis has now earned a point in a franchise record 10 consecutive home games.

The Ducks' Corey Perry, left, looks to get around Blue Jackets teammates John Moore (4) and Vinny Prospal (22) during the first period of their game in Columbus, Ohio. Perry gave the Blue Jackets trouble the entire night en route to a hat trick to help Anaheim beat Columbus.

Washington center Marcus Johansson (90) crashes into the net of New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Lundqvist had 24 saves as the Rangers slipped past the Capitals.